The Slave-Soldier Series: Book 2

The rebellion won them freedom. The war for survival has only begun.

The Manzakar Rebellion has ended. The chains are broken. But freedom is fragile.

In the aftermath, the kingdom of Anzor teeters on the edge of collapse, its throne mired in intrigue and its people divided. Once slave-soldiers, Tikran, Coxani, and their brothers must carve out a place in a world that still sees them as outsiders.

Beyond Anzor’s borders, the rival kingdom of Dilovar shatters its truce, driving east into Gohar to hunt nomads and seize their magic—the fabled Essence.

As Tikran is pulled into a deadly web of betrayal and court politics, Coxani journeys into Gohar to unite its scattered tribes for the coming war. Empires are stirring, gods are watching, and the fate of a people hangs in the balance.

Tikran swore the Gohari would be free. Now he must decide what price he is willing to pay to keep that promise.

* Content Warnings: Profanity, violence, torture, pregnancy, rape (off page), death (humans and animals), sexual situations, misgendering, medical content

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Praise for Freed Kingfisher

This book was everything I wanted in a sequel. Tikran, Coxani and Naran went through so much in the first book, but that was just the beginning. Their lives have only got more complicated, but it was wonderful to see them grow and develop in this book. The book starts with a lot of politics, but soon ramps up the excitement as the action picks up. There is war, love and heartbreak throughout. I really loved how the Gohari culture was explored further. I might have to start wearing beads in my hair just incase I feel the need to give one away ;).
SL McGee Goodreads
Laham is a skilled storyteller who will make you care and wail about what happens to all these characters as they experience anguish, occupation, war, and find love in between. For Fantasy fans who want their hearts wrenched out! ❤️‍🔥 And I hope my heart will be put back together in book 3!
Q Reads GoodReads
I enjoyed the first book immensely and I'll be honest I wasn't sure how the second book would compare, however I liked the second book Freed Kingfisher even more. Lots of politics, battles and heart. Lots of love and passion both queer and straight. Plus some twists and turns that I didn't expect. Highly recommended.
Anelru Goodreads
I’m hooked, what can I say? This has all the intrigue of the first book, as well as the righteous quest for justice. Loved every bit.
E. Sullivan Goodreads